Cupping is a treatment where glass or plastic cups are placed over various parts of the body, typically your back. These cups create suction to pull out heat or toxins, stimulating local blood circulation. This technique is very effective for treating patients with:

How long would the cupping marks last?It depends on the patient’s situation. They generally disappear after 4 days.

Why are some cupping marks darker than others?

That is a reflection of how much stagnation i.e. poor circulation in the diseased area. With repeated cupping therapy, the same area will not be as dark as the first session, indicating that you are healing well.

How often should I do cupping therapy?Depending on the need for cupping therapy, we generally do it once every 2-3 weeks. Once conditions have resolved, patient can use cupping therapy as and when the need arises.

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Ida I Mat Aris, L.Ac. founder of Healing Circle Community Acupuncture and Healing Circle Veterans Acupuncture Project loves to educate and empower her patients and followers with simple healing acupressure techniques, latest articles on health and well-being and recipes for healthy eating. She is dedicated in helping her patients heal from within and have been successful in pulling off medications from their regimen. An avid learner, she keeps herself abreast by learning continuously from experts in the fields of nutrition, herbology and functional medicine.